2013 Draft: The Mocks

[gunnarthor]

Not in the first round.

 

Thanks. I wonder if he'd sign in we take him at 43.

[cmb0252]

Thanks. I wonder if he'd sign in we take him at 43.

 

He would be a steal in the second round based on his talent alone. Twins would have to find extra money some where because you most likely would have to go over slot on him.

[drjim]

Given the need and where the Twin's lack, my gut says Plouffe eventually finds his way back to short where he can provide an above average bat and enough years of experience that the jitters are gone.

 

I would reexamine your gut. There is no chance Plouffe goes anywhere near SS again. He probably ends up in LF soon.

[drjim]

I can live with Stewart. Glad the consensus is starting to move that way.

 

One takeaway from Law is how unsettled Houston currently is. It would be a dream scenario if they passed on the big three.

[cmb0252]

I can live with Stewart. Glad the consensus is starting to move that way.

 

One takeaway from Law is how unsettled Houston currently is. It would be a dream scenario if they passed on the big three.

 

I think dream is the key word. While Houston could do something crazy I still don't see either of Appel or Gray making it past both the Cubs/Rockies

[kab21]

The one thing about having early picks is that the Twins can go overslot by more than other teams below them and not lose a draft pick. They can spend an additional 5% (700+K) on the draft and only pay an additional 75% tax on the overage. I consider this unlikely but it does give them options if Boldt or someone drops to the 2nd rd. That means they could offer mid/late 1st rd money to someone if they fell.

 

Note - If I'm not mistaken a few agents exploited this last year and a couple of top ten overall draftees signed contracts taking advantage of this extra money.

[gunnarthor]

I'm a ginger, or was for most of my life.....and this thread needs more Dr. Who, frankly.....

 

[gunnarthor]

[Dance with Disco Dan]

I can live with Stewart. Glad the consensus is starting to move that way.

 

Me too. I am all in on the Stewart lottery ticket. Just grimace and roll those dice, TR.

[gunnarthor]

 

And done!

[cmb0252]

Stewart at 4 would be a solid pick. I did find it interesting in Laws mock he had Frazier, who is another name often linked with the Twins, fall all the way to 13. In his chat he mentioned the highest he has heard Frazier is 7.

[drjim]

I think dream is the key word. While Houston could do something crazy I still don't see either of Appel or Gray making it past both the Cubs/Rockies

 

No question it is a dream. Here is the only far-fetched scenario that allows a pitcher to fall to the Twins.

Houston decides to take Moran. Extremely unlikely but I read a little smoke on this and it would be a possibility within their analytics, as well as to save the most cash for later picks.

Cubs take Gray.

Rockies take Bryant because they are high on him and don't want to deal with Boras.

Twins take Appel.

[maxisagod]

Rockies take Bryant because they are high on him and don't want to deal with Boras.

Twins take Appel.

This assumes Bryant isn't a Boras client...

[Einstein]

Through The Fence top 5:

Mock 2013 MLB draft: Top 75 picks

 

1. Houston Astros — Mark Appel, RHP, Stanford

I’m sticking with Appel here as the 6’-5” right-hander has proven to be the most complete pitcher in the 2013 MLB draft and arguably the safest pick on the mound. Over 12 starts, he is 8-4 with a 1.97 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 110 K/20 BB over 91.1 innings. His 7.6 innings-per-start show the kind of stamina he has, and he maintains his velocity late in games.

2. Chicago Cubs — Jonathan Gray, RHP, Oklahoma

All signs point to the Cubs taking either Appel or Gray — whoever is still available, or Appel if the Astros opt to go with a bat such as Kris Bryant. The 6’-4”, 240-pound right-hander can touch triple-digits with his fastball to go along with a plus slider and above-average change-up. He doesn’t have the track record Appel does, but the stuff might be better. Over 13 starts, he is 8-2 with a 1.43 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 112 K/19 BB over 94.2 innings. He is holding opponents to a .175 batting average.

3. Colorado Rockies — Kris Bryant, 3B, San Diego

No doubt the best bat in the 2013 MLB draft, the 6’-5” right-hander has enormous power and a great approach at the plate. He leads the nation in home runs with 28, as well as walks with 56. Over 52 games, he is hitting .346/.506/.880. The big question is can he remain at the hot corner, and more and more people are thinking he can. If not, he is athletic enough to hold down a corner outfield spot, and his bat will more than play well in Coors Field.

4. Minnesota Twins — Clint Frazier, OF, Loganville HS (GA)

The quickest bat in the 2013 MLB draft, Frazier is an aggressive player who hits the ball with such authority, his raw power is disturbing at times. The 6’-1” right-hander is hitting .505 over 30 games with 16 home runs and a .571 OBP/1.165 SLG. His arm and speed are both above-average, and you aren’t going to find a more exciting player to watch.

5. Cleveland Indians — Kohl Stewart, RHP, St. Pius X HS (TX)

With his low mid-90s fastball, as well as three other quality pitches, the 6’-3” right-hander simply overpowered prep batters this season, allowing just 13 hits over 40 innings, striking out 59. His slider looks like a plus pitch, and both his curveball and change-up are following suit. He may have the highest upside in the 2013 MLB draft.

[drjim]

This assumes Bryant isn't a Boras client...

 

True, but I was thinking more on the lines of a senior sign and the impact that can have on other signings.

[YourHouseIsMyHouse]

I feel like this guy does not know what he is talking about. Plouffe and Parmalee are not building blocks. Also, how can you mention Hicks w/o Arcia? Buxton w/o Sano or Rosario? Frazier scare me because he I so unique. I have read multiple times that he doesn't really have an MLB comp. Plus the dude is a red head. STAY AWAY FROM REDHEADS. Challenge: Name a ginger who is at least a second division player other than Leeewwwwwwwwwwwwwww Ford?

 

I thought the same thing with Andy Dalton, but look how that worked out. Different sport, but still.

[Twins Twerp]

I thought the same thing with Andy Dalton, but look how that worked out. Different sport, but still.

 

I saw an article that listen a bunch ofred head football players, mostly qbs...such boomer eisison, len dawson and others. Baseball was less favorable for the gingers. I feel it is a complete crapshoot. The fact that 1.7 percent of the population is ginger makes it less likely more than any genitical factor that gingers are less athletic. Nurture vs. Nature in my opinion.

[cmb0252]

Mayo over at mlb.com released his first mock and has the Twins taking Manaea. He also has one of my personal favorites, Kyle Serrano, not being taken in the first round. I would jump for joy if he fell to the Twins in the second round. Here is a link to his mock.

 

Jonathan Gray, Mark Appel project to be first two picks in MLB First-Year Player Draft | MLB.com: News

[Jeremy Nygaard]

This assumes Bryant isn't a Boras client...

 

Kris Bryant IS being advised by Scott Boras.

[cmb0252]

Kris Bryant IS being advised by Scott Boras.

 

Damn you Boras and your choke hold on all the too draft prospects!

 

I'm not too worried about any of the prospects the Twins are looking at 4 to sign but it would be nice to save a few hundred million like last year with Buxton. Especially if Boldt is falling and someone will have to pay him over slot to get him to sign at let's say...pick 43.

[AlwaysinModeration]

Whoever was advising Buxton to sign for a few hundred million under...should be fired.

[cmb0252]

Whoever was advising Buxton to sign for a few hundred million under...should be fired.

 

Even though Buxton signed for 200k under slot he still signed for a 1.2 million more than any other prospect. 15 out of the 30 first round prospects that signed last year were under slot.

[cmb0252]

Here is another mock from Through the Fence baseball website. They have the Twins taking Frazier at 4 and UC Irvine's Andrew Thurman at 43.

 

http://throughthefencebaseball.com/mock-2013-mlb-draft-top-75-picks/33075

[maxisagod]

Here is another mock from Through the Fence baseball website. They have the Twins taking Frazier at 4 and UC Irvine's Andrew Thurman at 43.

 

Mock 2013 MLB draft: Top 75 picks

 

Picking Thurman while boldt is still on the board at 43 is interesting. He must be thinking the Twins wouldn't take two high school outfielders with their 1st two picks.

[biggentleben]

So, this is a poster's mock on Sickels' site after doing a long study of drafting trends of each front office:

 

Cookiedabookie's 2013 MLB Mock Draft - Minor League Ball

 

His draft would have the Twins getting Gray and Windle, which would be a huge steal for the Twinkies!

[Brodin4Calder]

So, this is a poster's mock on Sickels' site after doing a long study of drafting trends of each front office:

 

Cookiedabookie's 2013 MLB Mock Draft - Minor League Ball

 

His draft would have the Twins getting Gray and Windle, which would be a huge steal for the Twinkies!

 

Wouldnt that be awesome if we got Gray or Appel? I could see HOU making a deal for sure, maybe for Moran or a top prep bat? I have been seeing more and more rumors about HOU making a deal, hopefully theres some truth to them!

[cmb0252]

Wouldnt that be awesome if we got Gray or Appel? I could see HOU making a deal for sure, maybe for Moran or a top prep bat? I have been seeing more and more rumors about HOU making a deal, hopefully theres some truth to them!

 

It would be awesome but it isn't going to happen. The Astros are just doing their homework. The three teams that draft in front of the Twins need pitching just as bad, if not more than, the Twins. We have Gibson and Meyers who are better pitching prospects than anyone the cubs, Astros, or Rockies have. Once again, getting Gray or Appel would be great but it is a pipe dream.

[cmb0252]

So, this is a poster's mock on Sickels' site after doing a long study of drafting trends of each front office:

 

Cookiedabookie's 2013 MLB Mock Draft - Minor League Ball

 

His draft would have the Twins getting Gray and Windle, which would be a huge steal for the Twinkies!

 

Personally I'm not big on Windle. Low upside. Like Wimmers a few years ago his value comes from his speed to the bigs. The Twins have enough back of the rotation arms so why not swing for the fences at 43?

[Brodin4Calder]

It would be awesome but it isn't going to happen. The Astros are just doing their homework. The three teams that draft in front of the Twins need pitching just as bad, if not more than, the Twins. We have Gibson and Meyers who are better pitching prospects than anyone the cubs, Astros, or Rockies have. Once again, getting Gray or Appel would be great but it is a pipe dream.

 

CHC and COL have a couple nice pieces but none of them or us have good pitching right now. I know Appel or Gray wont fall to us but I wish one of them would. They are both close to being in the bigs already, but if we took Stewart hes several year away atleast. I still think we should take him because of his potential.

[cmb0252]

Christopher Crawford released his 5th mock today and has the Twins taking Stewart. To see the full mock click below:

 

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